Calabarzon tops dengue cases with 10,759, DOH sees 64% increase year-to-date

As of February 28, 2025, Calabarzon recorded the highest number of dengue cases with 10,759, followed by Metro Manila and Central Luzon, marking a 64% increase in total cases to 52,008 from January 1 to February 22 compared to the same period last year.

Children aged 14 and under accounted for 56 percent of all dengue cases.

The DOH observed a 7% decrease in cases between January 26 and February 8 compared to the previous week, while fatality rates declined from 0.43% last year to 0.36% this year.

DOH attributed the reduction in deaths to early and immediate medical response and encouraged parents to protect children by using insect repellents and wearing long sleeves.

The DOH also urged local government units to participate in clean-up drives to prevent mosquito breeding, and advised Filipinos to remain vigilant despite the slight decrease in cases.